Man City ‘want World Cup winner Mac Allister’ but face huge transfer fight that could see asking price rocket
MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly considering a swoop for Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
City boss Pep Guardiola is currently on the hunt for a new midfielder with Bernardo Silva expected to leave the Etihad this summer.
And according to The Daily Star, he believes Mac Allister could be the perfect addition to the squad.
Brighton have valued the Argentina international at around £70million, but they could receive much more should a bidding war take place.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are also understood to be keen on the prospect of signing Mac Allister this summer following his impressive World Cup campaign.
The 24-year-old played a pivotal role in Argentina’s World Cup winning squad last year.
And he has continued to shine for Brighton in the Premier League this season with five goals in 19 appearances.
Mac Allister is one of three players that could leave the Amex Stadium in the summer.
Moises Caicedo and Evan Ferguson have also been linked with a move away.
Arsenal pushed to sign Caicedo throughout the January transfer window, but the Seagulls refused to sell the midfielder despite his plea to leave.
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The Gunners are expected to make another swoop when the summer transfer window opens, with West Ham’s Declan Rice also considered a priority target.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Tottenham are set to battle it out for 18-year-old Ferguson.
Spurs regard the striker as someone who could develop into a potential long-term replacement for Harry Kane.
But Chelsea boss Graham Potter is eager to reunite with the former academy star.